Spanish III Focus on Linguistics: Bachelor Degree Thesis

On completion of the course, students will, in Spanish, be able to:

• identify and formulate a problem
• independently search for, collect, evaluate, critically interpret and analyse relevant information
• within given time frames carry out an independent linguistic study that meets with the requirements of scientific value, research connection, relevant method or theory connection, and argumentation based on well-conducted language analyses
• in writing as well as orally defend their results with high demands on linguistic communication skills
• analyse, evaluate and discuss the scientific work of others by, in the form of a clear and constructive response, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses
• apply the principles of research ethics that are relevant to their degree theseis.

The course develops the ability of students to analyse and critically examine different theories by having them complete a degree project in which their focus is a linguistic subject that has as its basis a well-defined problem. The course deals with Spanish linguistics, including orientation within theory formation and current research issues related to Spanish linguistics.

The course is examined based both on an independent thesis written in Spanish that is presented to peers and the review of another student‘s thesis as well as on students‘ active participation in seminars. The ability to provide and accept constructive criticism during the course forms part of the final assessment.

The teaching is conducted in lectures and obligatory seminars that include individual supervision. The language of instruction is Spanish.

The Swedish grades U–VG.